In addition to veterinarians, Rood & Riddle employs approximately 200 full or part-time employees. Seasonal positions are available during peak busy seasons, especially during the spring breeding and foaling season.
Specific job openings will be posted below, when available.
Please submit your letter of intent, resume, or application to:
Address
Human Resources
P.O. Box 12070
Lexington, KY 40580
Email
You can also email your application information to hr@roodandriddle.com.
You may use the job form below to submit an application. Please complete the form and save it to your files. You may then print your application and sent it by regular mail or by e-mail attachment to the appropriate addresses above. No phone calls please.
Employment Application (.pdf)
Please! Due to the large number of applications and high volume of calls, we cannot take job or application status inquiries by phone.
Available Positions
VETERINARY TECHNICIANS
LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN – EQUINE ANESTHESIA
This is a full-time position with competitive benefits. This position requires candidates to have a current veterinary technician license (with the ability to obtain licensure in Kentucky) as well as a minimum of two years of equine handling experience. The hours are daytime, mainly Monday through Friday with a set start time and require a flexible end time. Overtime hours during certain months of the year will be required. Applicant must be knowledgeable in medical terminology, medications, anesthetics agents, ventilators, anesthesia monitoring equipment and surgical equipment. Previous anesthesia experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right licensed candidate. Candidate must be able to lift 50-75lbs consistently and stand for long periods of time. Teamwork and communication are essential for this position. No phone calls please. To apply and be considered, please submit resume with detailed veterinary technician and horse handling experience to
hr@roodandriddle.com.
No phone calls please.RECOVERY ASSISTANT
This is a full-time position with competitive benefits. This position requires candidates to have a minimum of two years of horse handling experience other than their own horses. Previous experience with thoroughbreds is required. The hours are daytime, generally Monday through Friday with overtime requirements. The hours will have a set start time but require a flexible end time. This position is physically taxing, and candidates must be able to consistently lift 75-125 lbs. Knowledge of English and Spanish is required. No phone calls please. To apply and be considered, please submit resume with previous detailed horse handling experience to hr@roodandriddle.com. No phone calls please.
CLINICIAN ASSISTANT
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NURSING STAFF ASSISTANT
This is a full-time position with competitive benefits. Nursing staff assistants must be available for at least 36 to 48 hours a week (depending on the time of year) and have a flexible schedule. The shifts are from 5:30am to 6pm or 5:30pm to 6am. A minimum of one weekend shift per week is required. During the months of March through May, in addition to the one weekend shift per week, one full weekend a month is required. Nursing assistants will work with a variety of patients under the supervision of experienced doctors and nurses. Patient care is the main responsibility of this position and will vary depending on the needs of the patients. Starting dates for this position will vary from November 2019 through January 2020. Year-round and seasonal positions are available. A minimum of two years previous horse handling experience is required. Previous experience with Thoroughbred or Standardbreds preferred. No phone calls please. To apply and be considered, please submit resume with previous detailed horse handling experience to
hr@roodandriddle.com.
No phone calls please.
AMBULATORY ASSISTANT
These are daytime, mostly full-time seasonal positions with competitive benefits, but a few part-time, weekend only positions are also available. Ambulatory assistants will be given a daily start time but must have a flexible end time depending on the veterinarian’s schedule. Days of the week vary according to each veterinarian’s need, but all will consist of Monday through Friday (full-time). Assistants will primarily be assigned to one veterinarian and will travel to farms throughout central Kentucky and assist with a variety of procedures. These positions will start January 2020 and applicants must be able to work through July 2020. Previous horse handling experience is required as is a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance. To apply and be considered, please submit resume with previous detailed horse handling experience to
hr@roodandriddle.com.
No phone calls please.
UNDERGRADUATE INTERN
These positions will be seasonal and will start January 2020 and go through July 2020. There will be positions available in nursing, ambulatory, and surgery, with most of the available positions in the nursing department. Please see the
undergraduate opportunities section on our website for more information.
No phone calls please.
SURGERY TECHNICIAN POSITION
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital (Lexington, KY) is interviewing for a full time position available in the surgery department. The surgery staff hours are Monday – Friday 40 hours/week. Technician will provide operative care for surgery patients, maintain operating room stock and sterilization, maintain sterile and aseptic technique, be familiar with equine surgical instrumentation and must have experience handling horses. Candidate must also be able to lift up to 50lbs and stand for long periods of time. Teamwork and communication are essential in this facility. Candidate must be flexible with hours and willing to work overtime when needed. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to
hr@roodandriddle.com for review.
No phone calls please.
Please Note:
For all positions advertised, Skype interviews are available for eligible out-of-town applicants, however, a working interview may be required for certain positions. Resumes submitted without including previous hands on horse experience will not be eligible for the interview process for positions that require hands on horse experience.
No phone calls please.
OFFICE
PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital (Lexington, KY) is interviewing for a part-time Receptionist position for weekends and holidays. Equine knowledge and previous switchboard/telephone experience needed. Must be able to handle high telephone call volume, including emergency calls. Strong ability to multi-task and deliver accurate, detailed messages. Teamwork and communication are essential in this facility. To apply, please send resume to
hr@roodandriddle.com for review.
No phone calls please.PODIATRY
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VETERINARIANS
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